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Microsoft Adds Google Lens-Style Visual Search to Windows 11 Snipping Tool

Microsoft has quietly integrated a Google Lens-like visual search feature directly into Windows 11’s Snipping Tool, according to recent reports. The enhancement allows users to capture screenshots and immediately access Bing-powered analysis for text extraction, translation, and even mathematical equation solving. This represents Microsoft’s latest move to embed AI capabilities directly into core Windows utilities.

Microsoft appears to be taking direct aim at Google Lens with a significant upgrade to one of Windows 11’s most practical built-in tools. The company has reportedly integrated visual search capabilities directly into the Snipping Tool, transforming the simple screenshot utility into an AI-powered research assistant.

From Screen Capture to Smart Analysis

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Global Study Reveals AI Assistants Distort News Content Nearly Half the Time

A landmark international study coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union reveals AI assistants routinely misrepresent news content regardless of language or territory. The research involving 22 public service media organizations found systemic issues across four major AI platforms that could undermine democratic participation.

Widespread News Distortion Found Across AI Platforms

Artificial intelligence assistants routinely misrepresent news content approximately 45% of the time regardless of language, territory, or platform, according to a comprehensive international study coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC. The research, described as unprecedented in scope and scale, involved 22 public service media organizations across 18 countries working in 14 languages.

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Opera’s New Browser Agent Promises In-Depth Research Capabilities

Opera is enhancing its Neon browser with a specialized deep research agent that tackles complex queries by dividing them into parallel tasks. The new ODRA system reportedly competes closely with Google’s research capabilities while generating detailed reports. Early testing suggests it could transform how users approach research-intensive browsing.

Opera’s New Research Agent Challenges Conventional Search

Opera’s agentic web browser Neon is preparing to introduce a specialized deep research agent called ODRA, according to reports from the company. This development represents Opera’s continued investment in artificial intelligence integration within browsing experiences, building upon their existing Chat, Do, and Make agents.